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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1940

Page

12

Thursday's Child Chapter II Dance Lesson in a Roadside Eatery

Sonny, a 19 year old foster child, works near Munroe when Tom Hollister and Jamie Hicks arrive for a date. Tom teases and teaches Sonny to dance in the lunchroom while her foster father Richard son glowers from the doorway. The lesson ends in tension as the owner orders them out, leaving Sunny embarrassed yet intrigued by Tom. To be continued.

Sonny* Eichardson Wivedoes Seoulskirts Munroe Jon Work Argeeenis Eichardson Tom Hollister Jamie Hicks Tom Sunny Sonny Bonny Jamie Benny Princeton Sanny Tom Grinnes Soapy Richardson C. Hollister Jim Richard Vere Brown King Peas Syed

Dear Teacher Crush Help From Open Air Parties Aid

Lovelorn reader Stelta asks how to handle a crush on her English teacher Miss Nettie W. Advice urges ignoring the fixation, joining graduation peers, and hosting open air gatherings to boost popularity. Guidance suggests practical steps and self-improvement over romantic pursuit.

Beatrice Fairpax Mix Fairfax Nettie W Stelta Etella Inna Deekyard

Feels Presence and a cryptic practice quote

A clipped fragment shows a voice urging steady effort and practice, with distorted words around a character named Tom. The line hints at motivation or instruction within a larger, unreadable context.

Tom

Kidney trouble prompts nightly awakenings and discomfort

A fragmentary read discusses how kidney trouble causes frequent night awakenings and related discomfort. It hints at bladder irritation and backache linked to urinary issues, suggesting remedies or explanations without a clear, full report.

Untitled health ad promotes dubious kidney remedy

An ad touts a mysterious medicine described as a diuretic and kidney stimulant to relieve backache nervousness urination at night and other ailments. It claims quick relief within days and markets the product as affordable and effective despite unclear origins or dosage details.

Haarlem Exeens Ure Reid Parkabe Herman Divreli Staria Taney

Table Talks Cookies Recip es and Oven Tricks

Quick notes on storing and serving cookies amid a baking feature. Recipes include Walnut Date Slices with orange glaze, Raisin Spice Cookies with oats and raisins, and Orange Blossoms cut into diamonds with candied orange center. Directions cover mixing, rolling, chilling, and baking at 350–400 degrees.

Walter

Good Manners for Library Readers by Mrs Cornelius Beeckman

A practical guide on library etiquette urging quiet behavior, polite requests to librarians, careful handling of books, and respectful conduct. It emphasizes avoiding distractions, not marking texts, sharing space considerately, and thanking staff, citing the Berne library inscription as a standard.

Cornelius Beeckman Ile Berne

New Orleans Miss Visits Randolph Cousins After Corpus Christi Trip

Miss Katherine Hettrain of New Orleans traveled to Randolph to visit relatives Got and Mrs A M Guidere after representing New Orleans as duchess at the Buccaneer Days celebration in Corpus Christi. She and Sacramento guest Miss Hettrain are hosted by Colonel and Mrs Guidera.

Miss August, Walmsley New Orléans Got A.M. Guidere Randolph Field Corpus Christi New Orleans Katherine Hettratntot Sacramento Calif Guidera

Tea for Miss Mary Jo Wicks Hosted by Miss Perry

Miss Jane Perry entertained at her home on a Tuesday afternoon for bride to be Miss Mary Jo Wicks. Pastel flowers adorned the tea table where 40 guests were served by Mrs. Eugene Hays and Mrs. Daniel F Boatwright, with Mrs. Carl Liles present after her marriage.

Jane Perry Mary Jo Wicks Carl Liles Dorothy Boatwright Eugene Hays Daniel F. Boatwright

Wells Return From Corpus Christ Golf Tourney

Mr and Mrs Ned Wells returned Sunday night from Corpus Christi where they spent several days Wells played in the Corpus Christi Country club invitational golf tournament They were guests of Mr and Mrs George Cumings Also seen leaving were Mrs J B Lewright Mrs Ruth McKinney Lewright Mr and Mrs Searcy and two children plan time in Refugio with Mrs Bearcy and family Patrick and Katherine Bearcy to spend month with grandmother Mos M F Lambert

Corpus Ned Wells Corpus Christ Mr. Wells Corpus Scheists Country Club Wells Mrs George] Cumings J. B. Lewright Ruth McKinney Lewright Aransas Pass Searcy Refugia Tyson Beargy Patrick Katherine Refusio

Beauty Tips for Florid Complexions in Fashion

Florid skin types should avoid bright pinks and teals. Use high tones on temples and around the eyes to balance the face. Lip gloss, contour powders, and creamy tints can harmonize with brown, navy, black or olive outfits. Subdued accessories like cream, tan, or soft greens complement the complexion.

Isabou

Sibley Harrigan Rites Held in Hampton Virginia

The ceremony took place at St Johns Episcope church with Lt Beiley and bride in white marquisette. The bride’s only attendant was Mrs Milton Reed, sister of the groom, and best man was Louis Ibleby, brother of the groom. A reception followed before the couple departed for Washington. They plan to reach Panama later after brief stops in San Antonio and a visit here.

St John’s Episcope Lbley D. Edward Milton Reed Louis &Ibley Binley Washington, D. C San Antonio Sibley Panama

Social Calendar for S A City Opens Busy Week

Tuesday evening events honor brides to be Miss Mary Wicks and Miss Adele Hargis. Mrs Carl Liles and Mrs Edward Kelley host showers at homes, with a garden party for Miss Evelyn Heubourn. Pattern orders, fabric details, and social teas fill the schedule at East Eastman and the St Anthony hotel as the community celebrates upcoming marriages and entertainment.

Jane Perry Mary Ja Wicks Carl Liles Edward Kelley Lorraine Hedlees Evelyn Wyrich Elizabeth Kosuth Evelyn Heubourn Margaret Walker St. Anthony Rabey Nace E.R. Tibbets A. W. Palton Paseo Grace Adele Hargis

Club Calendar For S A Club Calendar For S A

Round up of weekly meetings for local clubs and auxiliaries. Beacons Hill Presbyterian Women meet at 6 30 p m at Mrs H C Spatrick 1255 San Francisco. Veterans of Foreign Wars post hosts 8 am gathering at the Bird club. Happy Thought club gathers Wednesday at Olly Magnolia Grove 2 30 p m. Children of Booth Antonia chapter meets 10 am at Blackenridge park. Sunshine circle Alamo Heights church meets 10 am at Mrs J Rossink 611 Parker Boulevard. Galena Schnyidt auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans meets 6 30 pm at Elke club Blue Bonnet grove. Woodview circle meets at Mrs Claudia Jones 208 Princeton Avenue EA Te oO.

Woman's Auxiliary Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church H.c.spatrick San Francisco Ladins Sam Fata Biks Club Happy Thought Club Ollyé Magnolia Grove Woodmen Ferrete San Pedro Pack Booth Ban Antonia Black-enridge Park Sunshine Circle Alamo Heights J. Rossink Parker Bonevard Galena Sehnyidt United Spanish War Veterans Elke Club Blue Bonnet Grove Woodview Circle Arrs Claudia Jones Princeton Avenue

Sullivan Baby Arrives Here for Anniversary Cheer

Sullivan family welcomes Francis Jr a newborn son who arrived in time to help celebrate the couple's July wedding anniversary. Kathleen Sullivan the sister shares in the family greeting as relatives from New Orleans Kelly field Cherokee Iowa and New York visit.

Sullivan Francis Outlen Sullivan Francis Jr Kathleen Merry Brendela

Miss Cheney Honored at Buffet Luncheon

Mrs. Harry Bazell hosted a buffet luncheon at her home on Tuesday to compliment Miss Sally Cheney, bride to be, with pastel flowers adorning the luncheon table. Guests included Mesdainea Stella Breves Walker, Mrs. Robert Bruton, Corry Hight, Edmund Jones, Winnes Margaret Walker, Marie Arn Ye, Joy Garter, Paine Carrington, Clay West Burns and Betty Taditon.

Miss Cheney Harry Bazell Sally Cheney Mesdainea Stella Breves Walker Robert Bruton Corry Hight Edmund Jones Winnes Margaret Walker Marie Arn Ye Joy Garter Paine Carrington Clay West Burns Betty Tatidon

Morning Coffee for Miss Wicks Reported

Miss Mary Jo Wicks was honored at a morning coffee hosted by Miss Margaret Bachtel and her mother Mrs Url Bachtel at their home on Tuesday. Guests praised the array of decorations with a bouquet of none turdiums and color trusts on the table, while roses and gindolf decorated the living room. Mrs Eugene Hays and Mrs TT Bowman assisted in serving.

Margaret, Bachtel Url Bachtel Mary Jo Wicks Beide-lo-he Aryan Taue Cpergne Eugene Hays Tt. D. Bowman Migs Wicks' Nianer Mitch Posit

Entertainments and Society Notes From Local News

Mrs D C Wellcome of Chicago, formerly of San Antonio and Dallas, spends a month with her mother Mrs Alfred Orner. Sally Wellcome, local radio artist, attends a breakfast kitchen shower hosted by Mrs John W Mueller. Guests include Mrs Drewst, Leo Dielmann, Harold Galle, Angela Hele, Jane Baird. Jack Raybould and J H Rayboulds travel from Estes Park, Colo to Lincoln Neb with Cremer party. Bechtel family to motor trip to Chattanooga and New Orleans with Miss Sarah Holmes of Corsicana accompanying.

D, CG. Wellcome D.C. Wellcome Chicaga San Antonio Dallas Alfred Orner Sally Wellcome Aonor John W. Mueller R. H. Brewer Mesdames Drewst Leo Dielmann Harold Galle Mises Angela ‘Hele Jane Baird Margaret Beuchtel Lint Bechtel Chattanooga Sarah Holmes Corsicana New Orleans Miss Holmes Hare Bréarn

Miss Livingston Honored at Luncheon

Martha Hildebrand entertained at the Hildebrands country home on the Castroville road in a luncheon for Miss Eleanor Livingston the widely feted guest of Miss Josephine Houston. About 16 friends attended the spend the day party Tuesday morning following luncheon the guests played a game.

Martha Hildebrand Hildebrands Castroville Road Eleanor Livingston Josephine Houston

Port Aransas Home Tour Reveals Sea View and Bold Colors

Frank Murchison and family welcome visitors to their Port Aransas house featuring vast gulf view windows, yellow walls with seascapes, bamboo furniture, and a seaweed green master suite. Guests include Loren Benton and the Cattas family, with lively depictions of packing parcels and coastal fishing scenes amid a breezy dune terrace and boatyard chatter.

Frank Murchisons Port Aransas Gulf

Recital Stirs Mexican Queen Candidacy Effort

A charity recital at San Pedro Playhouse promotes the Mexican Columbus day queen election with Miss Consuelo Verdex as candidate. Olga Schule school dancers perform waltz, tap, acrobatics, song and dance while Don Galvan introduces Miss Velder with banjo and guitar. Proceeds aid Beneficencia and a clinic at 628 South San Saba. The Mexican colony society, led by Mrs. Sopbia O. Martinez and directors, governs the queen race and supports Latin-American welfare. Also announced is the marriage of Margaret McDonald to John B. Ro ld x worth in Crystal City with Rev. G A Schulze officiating.

Hervefleabe Mexicana Comrmittes Consuelo O Tina Verdex San Pedro Playhouse Olga Schule Don Galvan Misa Velder Galvin Texas Majestic Beneficencia South San Saba Street Sopbia O. Martinez Hermosa Drive Pran~eisco del Rio Y Caneda Andres Salacar Antonio Magfon J. C. Ramirez Aurora Paul Ignacio Tlovana Cruz

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